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CongratulationsS Pockhas successfully completedEngineer Your Ideal Tech CareerA Taro Course
Sophie Novati
Sophie NovatiInstructor
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Issued OnMarch 7, 2025
Course Overview

Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years? What projects will you be working on? What problems will you be solving?

Many people take a passive approach to career growth, but this rarely leads to fulfilling, motivating work. Since we spend more than half of our waking hours working, it’s worth being intentional about doing something you love.

This course will help you take control of your career by providing:

  • 👂 Insights from Experienced Engineers: Learn from Meta’s original Coding Machine, an Engineering Manager at Coinbase, and an ex-Meta & ex-Microsoft Tech Lead.
  • 💻 A Framework for Career Planning: Understand key career dimensions—coding vs. management, small vs. large companies, risk vs. stability—and how they shape your path.
  • 🚀 A Personalized Career Roadmap: Define your next steps based on your aspirations and course takeaways.

The course is structured into four key sections:

  • 1️⃣ Model Your Ideal Career: Visualize your long-term career goals.
  • 2️⃣ Gather Requirements: Identify key career levers and make informed choices.
  • 3️⃣ Code Review: Career Edition: Hear firsthand how successful engineers shaped their paths.
    4️⃣ Engineering Your Next Steps: Set actionable goals to make measurable progress.

With a structured approach (and downloadable worksheets), you’ll make informed, strategic career decisions that drive you toward fulfilling work. A small time investment now will pay off in career-long returns!

Meet The Author
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Sophie NovatiFounder @ Formation (ex-Nextdoor/Meta Staff Engineer)
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Issued OnMarch 7, 2025